For someone who has traveled miles from Birmingham to Bournemouth it was alot to leave my support system . First year during covid was difficult but I felt personally I’ve found my rhythm and met lots of incredible people . I would like more from the student union tho , I don’t feel a lot has been done to meet a lot of new people and make friends

I have loved my course this year , first year I don’t think there was enough for me (bare in mind covid) but regardless I’m making strides

I've really enjoyed my studies at AUB and don't regret my choice. It's difficult to decide to go to a university over a drama school to study acting but the lecturers go above and beyond to get the most out of you. The curriculum runs parallel to some of the best drama schools in the country so you know you aren't missing out on anything. Having less contact time just means you have to put the work in yourself, which makes you more disciplined as an academic and an actor.

The facilities are great. Having over 150 students on my course, across all three years, can make it difficult to find spaces to rehearse at times but the rooms provide us with exactly what we need. There are water coolers all offer campus and several coffee shops. We also have access to the shops at Bournemouth University.

Tutors give a mixed array of feedback overall. Marking is inconsistent between lecturers at times. Certain lecturers are very supportive along the way and their marks at the end of the unit reflect what they've been telling you while others are much less clear about how you're doing until they grade you. The SU had 12 councilors on-site and the wait time for an appointment is just 2 weeks. I have yet to make use of this but it is very comforting to know that this is so easily accessible. On a more specific note, my had of year is trained in mental health support, meaning our whole course has another point of contact so needed.

The SU is always creating events to represent many different minorities and unrepresented groups. They also provide great support academically and personally.

It's a little out of the way but the public transportation is excellent. Using the University buses gets you from Uni into town within 15 minutes which makes everything pretty close.

A good variety of societies although I am not apart of one as I don't have the time to do so outside of my course. It's very easy to start your own society if you feel like there are none that fit what you want.

The course has much fewer contact hours in comparison to a drama school yet, for the most part, is taught with the same level of intensity. The lecturers will go above and beyond, using their own time to assist you where necessary. By second year, some of the skills classes can become repetitive and you don't seem to be advancing with the skills you've already been taught. However, this does open you up to putting your own time into the course and you get what you put in.

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Many lectures are put on for all students which relate well to the specialisms of an arts University. Lectures include freelancing and speakers from specific industries.